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Effects of Air Pollutants
Abstract: Air pollution has become an emerging global concern which in itself is a multi-dimensional phenomenon. Air pollution has various direct or indirect effects from primary and secondary air pollutants. Its effect on human health is highly essential to know with cause effect relationship. An effort has been made by the authors in the present paper to highlight the effects of such air pollutants on human being in order to formulate …
Published in International Journal of Sustainable Building Technology · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 4–9 Read article
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Development of Bricks from Waste Material
Abstract: Concrete is the mostly used material all around the world, but there is lots of problems releted to it. As concrete after is life can be dismantled in waste, a large amount of waste of concrete is produced all over the world which have scrap value of zero, it gets totally wasted and of no us. After analysis about the problem, we come to a conclusion that this waste of …
Published in International Journal of Sustainable Building Technology · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 29–35 Read article
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Sustainable Urban Landscape Planning: A Search for the Waterway Connection Possibilities around the Periphery of Dhaka City
Abstract: Dhaka is dying for its lost connections of water bodies once that was its natural setting. As a result, it’s suffering from water logging in monsoon and lowering of ground water at a same time. Relationship and possibility between lost nature and existing contaminated environment by controlling the rapid urbanization is the expected the aim of this study. Sustainable urban landscape could be a possible solution. It is such thought, …
Published in International Journal of Urban Design · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 24–52 Read article
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Formulation of Form-Based Code to improve the livability of a neighbourhood - A case study and application on a major street in Anna Nagar, Chennai.
Abstract: Neighbourhood planning and redevelopment must ensure that it is healthy, sustainable and equitable by providing easy access to shops, services, schools, to nature and community. An efficient neighbourhood has to not only provide an affordable and good quality of life for residents of all age groups but should also be financially viable for developers. Hence, to ensure that redevelopment responds to revised community needs, a new thought process must be …
Published in International Journal of Urban Design · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 12–20 Read article
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Solid Waste Management in Tier II Indian Cities: A Case of Jammu City
Abstract: Indian cities are expanding at an enormous rate to meet the demand for built spaces, which is ever-increasing due to high increase in urban population and lead to development of different residential colonies on outskirts of cities. These residential colonies are mostly deprived of basic infrastructural facilities and have unhygienic and unhealthy living conditions and causes huge environmental degradation. Though, infrastructural facilities of major cities are upgraded under JNNURM but, …
Published in International Journal of Architecture and Infrastructure Planning · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 13–18 Read article
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Sustainability in Architecture and Planning: Consumption and Behavior
Abstract: In an era of population growth, increasing economic competition and environmental challenges, planning is essential for the well-being of our communities. This notion of sustainable development has been emerging over the past few decades as a new requirement for urban sectors, that involves conceptual fundamentals and implementations as applied to land-use, transport, infrastructure and planning .It is the process of shaping the three-dimensional spaces in cities, towns and villages which …
Published in International Journal of Architecture and Infrastructure Planning · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 1–9 Read article
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UNDP for Human Rights-based Approach for Water Governance
Abstract: Today, the deprivation in access to water and sanitation overwhelmingly impacts poor people and marginalised communities who often are systematically excluded as a result of inequality, unequal power relations and failures of governance. Among the poor, women and girls are especially affected. Access to sanitation and water is a human right and its realisation brings multiple human development benefits, including better health, reduced vulnerability, greater productivity, and expanded choices. Beyond …
Published in International Journal of Architecture and Infrastructure Planning · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 41–48 Read article
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Impact of Architectural Space Design of Office on Job Satisfaction and Well-Being
Abstract: Productivity used to be the eventual objective for previously age groups of office employees whose frame of mind around work was to bring the “work only” description for themselves into the office. The whole, individual was not actually careful in space design in the past; instead, the center of attention was onpurposeful obligations that supports the work character: assignments, knowledge, and procedure. At present there is an up-and-coming chance to …
Published in International Journal of Architecture and Infrastructure Planning · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 37–47 Read article
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Reframing Social Housing in England
Abstract: This paper looks at how social housing in the England has come under scrutiny from the government over the last year following the tragic fire that took place in 2017 at the Grenfell tower block in Kensington, London, which resulted in over 70 deaths and it asks why the government has used this episode to reframe the debate about social housing. It looks at the legal framework regarding fire safety …
Published in International Journal of Housing and Human Settlement Planning · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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FACTORS AFFECTING RESIDENTS’ SATISFACTION IN PRIVATE AND PUBLIC HOUSING ESTATES IN AKURE, NIGERIA
Abstract: Housing represents the most basic of human need and it has a profound impact on the health, welfare, and productivity of individuals. It can be publicly or privately owned. Public housing as a product of the direct state intervention in housing has generated much criticism globally including lack of amenities, poor maintenance, strained relationships between public housing residents and management. Similarly, private housing investors have been observed to have profit …
Published in International Journal of Housing and Human Settlement Planning · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 12–26 Read article
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Evolution of Interior Design
Abstract: In this article, we will investigate interior design, including how it began and its history. In addition, we’ll look at how interior trends evolve in greater depth. We’ll go over the new season’s color palettes, textiles, and designs, as well as how they were picked. Showcase the latest trends in accessories, lighting, paint treatments, wall colors, and wallpaper patterns. Any existing trends that will continue to exist alongside the new …
Published in International Journal of Housing and Human Settlement Planning · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 13–17 Read article
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Environment Feasibility Need to Step-Up in India
Abstract: In India environmental issue is a major concern in different-different parts of India. India is a democratic country with various religions and cultures. Soil, Water, Air and Climate are the most important factors to sustain the healthy environment anywhere. In India different soils, different climate, different aspects of various factors contribution leads to different- different environmental issues in various parts of India.
Published in International Journal of Landscape Planning and Architecture · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 40–41 Read article
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Review article: Worthwhile Safeguard of Soil in India – A Need for Future Juveniles
Abstract: Soil is a mixture formed by a porous matrix, which consists of air, water and biota and its severe degradation is a major concern that depends on several factors. Soil problems are due to diversity, water problems, distribution and specific vulnerability of soils. They also depend on geography, relief and climate. In India soil conditions are degraded and are even further worsen by human behavior. Soil is a major part …
Published in International Journal of Landscape Planning and Architecture · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 28–31 Read article
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Indoor Environment in Architecture: A Study
Abstract: Human beings spend the majority of our day inside a built structure, be it our house, our office or any other form of recreational building. Thus, the kind of environment inside these buildings matter a lot in ensuring our overall health and comfort and its importance cannot be undermined. In this research, it will be discussed that how the environment inside any building is important and how optimum indoor environment …
Published in International Journal of Landscape Planning and Architecture · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 11–18 Read article
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Forest and Landscape Restoration: A Review
Abstract: On the word of a global assessment of restoration potential, it is estimated that there are more than two billion hectares of deforested and degraded land around the world. In these degraded land, there is vast opportunities for the restoration. Restoring forests and forest landscapes is an important step in regaining the health and functionality of these ecosystems. Forest landscape restoration (FLR) system is an underway step of restoring ecological …
Published in International Journal of Landscape Planning and Architecture · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 49–56 Read article
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Bridging Between City and the River: Case of Tawi Riverfront, Jammu City
Abstract: City space purposes actively to influence socio-cultural methods, identities and, indeed, the ways in which the city itself is represented. In the city, a space could transform to be as place, through human experience of a space which can be instinctive, bodily and immediate. Rivers had vision in motion as a way to show active processes in its flowing slowly, which are simply restrained in time and the life of …
Published in International Journal of Landscape Planning and Architecture · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 20–34 Read article
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Canal Front Regeneration as Sustainable Approach: Bist Doab Canal
Abstract: People are drawn to water. Human interaction with water is prime feature that calls for canal front development. People have a strong desire to feel it, reach it; and thus it becomes very important that approach to water should be given, public space production along the canal shore should be primary purpose. The impact of public spaces on a canalfront can be seen in particular area’s development in economy, people’s …
Published in International Journal of Landscape Planning and Architecture · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 35–44 Read article
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Risk assessment for Fire Egress in Institutional Occupancy Buildings
Abstract: Fire safety in hospitals is a challenge as it caters to the most vulnerable population. In case of fireemergencies special requirements must be met while evacuating such people. Hospital fireincidents in India have claimed many lives over years and has resulted in damage to properties.In the current era with an increasing number of fire incidents, and with an increase in the scaleand the complexity of the buildings and structures the, …
Published in International Journal of Landscape Planning and Architecture · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 10–19 Read article
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Developmental Impact due to the presence of wholesale Market at Koyembedu
Abstract: Urban marketplace (also commonly known as the bazaar, traditional market, public market, etc.) has been recognized in published works as an important economic and cultural place for a city. It has its major wholesale trading activities located in the heart of the city. On-street parking of goods traffic as well as loading and unloading operations has severely affected operational efficiency of traffic and transportation especially in the CBD area. This …
Published in International Journal of Landscape Planning and Architecture · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 1–11 Read article
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Planning and Management of Water for Green Building
Abstract: Green buildings are designed, constructed and operated to improve the betterment of their occupants and support a healthy community and natural environment, as compare to a conventional building. Green rating has been started in many countries for the building. In India, three agencies have their own rating system. Water conservation, Water quality and conservation, Water conservation measures are among one from thevarious criteria for rating of buildings. Though India has …
Published in International Journal of Landscape Planning and Architecture · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 12–15 Read article